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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.02, 8,284.32 and 3,350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.02, 8,284.32 and 3,350.94 is: 4,624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.02 : 8,284.32 = 3,350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.02/8,284.32 = 3,350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.02x = 8,284.32 × 3,350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.02x = 27,760,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,259.26/6,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.38

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